Top 30 Social Media Ideas in May

From Snapchat Television Revivals to Political Geofilter Ads

— May 28, 2016 — Marketing
The top May 2016 social media ideas include a number of innovative social media campaigns, promising new apps and unique platform partnerships.

MTV recently announced it will revive its highly successful early 2000's series Cribs within its Snapchat Discovery story. Expected to launch in July 2016, the clever move is sure to delight Millennials and create a whole new generation of fans in the process.

In an intriguing partnership that highlights the influence of "cord-cutting," the NFL and Twitter will collaborate to see ten Thursday Night Football games livestreamed for free on the Twitter app and website in the 2016 season. The integrated campaign will also feature pre-game Periscope broadcasts.

Starbucks recently took to Snapchat to remind consumers that its Gold Rewards loyalty program would be changing effective May 1, 2016. The brand purchased a 24-hour sponsored lens that provided user-generated content promoting the program's re-launch.
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Social Media Video Hubs
Social Media Video Hubs
Facebook Video Takes on YouTube Through Live and Recorded Features
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Scannable Friend Requests
Scannable Friend Requests
Facebook Messenger Introduces Codes Similar to Snapchat
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28
Social Sports Livestreams
Social Sports Livestreams
NFL Fans Can Now Livestream Thursday Night Football on Twitter
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Cross-Platform Customer Support
Cross-Platform Customer Support
The Newegg Facebook Messenger Feature Provides Unique Connection
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Anti-Social Media Plugins
Anti-Social Media Plugins
'Focusbook' Curbs Facebook Addiction by Limiting Time Spent on it
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25
Social Media Video Systems
Social Media Video Systems
The Surround 360 by Facebook Captures Video Footage From All Angles
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Music-Based Matchmaking Apps
Music-Based Matchmaking Apps
The Tastebuds App Connects Users Based on Their Shared Taste in Music
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Anti-Social Network Apps
Anti-Social Network Apps
'Ponder' Provides Users with a Place Safe from Influencer Marketing
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Commemorative Social Media Filters
Commemorative Social Media Filters
Snapchat's Purple Rain Filter Serves as a Tribute to Prince
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Political Geofilter Ads
Political Geofilter Ads
The Bernie Sanders Snapchat Geofilter Was a Paid Ad on NYC Primary Day
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Livestreaming Video Apps
Livestreaming Video Apps
YouTube Connect Introduces a New Livestreaming Competitor
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Ephemeral App-Install Campaigns
Ephemeral App-Install Campaigns
Cookie Jam is the First to Roll-Out App-Install Ads on Snapchat
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Social Streaming Platforms
Social Streaming Platforms
The Netflix Party Extension is Made for Long Distance Relationships
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Snapchat Television Revivals
Snapchat Television Revivals
The Cribs Snapchat Series Will See the Relaunch of the MTV Hit
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Instagram Analytics Platforms
Instagram Analytics Platforms
GetaFollow Helps Instagrammers Build Their Online Following
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Integrated Social Racing Campaigns
Integrated Social Racing Campaigns
This New Nascar Campaign Incorporates Twitter and Snapchat
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Integrated March Madness Campaigns
Integrated March Madness Campaigns
This Allstate Campaign Includes Real-time Tweets and Snapchats
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Content Contest Apps
Content Contest Apps
Social Media Gaming Platform Wyrd Lets Users Vote for Creators' Posts
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Video-Based Job Apps
Video-Based Job Apps
This Job Search App Lets You Record a 30-Second Video For Potential Employers
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Dueling Vigilante Billboards
Dueling Vigilante Billboards
This Interactive Billboard Ad for Daredevil is Powered by Hashtags
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Shoppable Socialite Gaming Apps
Shoppable Socialite Gaming Apps
The Kim Kardashian Hollywood Game Links to the Spring Web Store
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Utility Vehicle Snapchat Campaigns
Utility Vehicle Snapchat Campaigns
The Jeep Snapchat Campaign Encourages User-Generated Content
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Interconnected Instagram Videos
Interconnected Instagram Videos
Jägermeister's 'Insta-Hack' Plays with Videos on Instagram
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Social Live-Streaming Cameras
Social Live-Streaming Cameras
The Mevo Camera Makes Use of the Facebook Live Feature
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Face Swap Advertisements
Face Swap Advertisements
These National Geographic Face Swap Photos Encourage Learning
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Social Media Travel Guides
Social Media Travel Guides
The Sherpa App Converts Instagram Accounts into Visual Travel Platforms
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Branded Plus-Size Instagrams
Branded Plus-Size Instagrams
The Forever 21 Plus Instagram Account Showcases More Bloggers
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Ancient VR Cereal Launches
Ancient VR Cereal Launches
Kellogg’s Ancient Legends Held Tastings Enhanced with Virtual Reality
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Narrative Experiential Tv Campaigns
Narrative Experiential Tv Campaigns
This Mr Robot Campaign Sent Fans Hunting for Hidden Cash Drops
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Gold Star Snapchat Lenses
Gold Star Snapchat Lenses
This Starbucks Snapchat Lens Marks the Launch of a New Loyalty System
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